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Airlie Beach is known as the gateway to the magnificent Whitsundays , a cluster of 74 idyllic islands off the tropical coast of Queensland, Australia.

Sitting on the shores of the picturesque Coral Sea, in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Airlie Beach provides the ideal Whitsunday Coast base for holiday fun and adventure in the Whitsundays . With stunning views and a relaxed holiday village atmosphere, Airlie Beach is the best of both worlds - as tropical as staying on an island, but with all the conveniences of modern life including supermarkets, banks, restaurants and shopping. By day you will enjoy easy access to the islands and reef, and by night the dining and nightlife here every night is a Saturday night! Airlie Beach boasts a a diverse range of accommodation ranging from from luxury resorts and hotels on the water's edge tp self contained serviced apartments on the hillside overlooking the panorama of beach, bay and islands, to bed and breakfast options, motels, camping and caravan parks as well as a host of backpacker accommodation.

Airlie Beach is home to two beaches – Airlie Beach itself, which is in the centre of town along the Esplanade overlooking Pioneer Bay to Hayman Island. This iconic palm tree lined beach is the perfect spot to sunbake by day, enjoy the sunset followed by fish and chips on the sand by night. Boathaven Beach is a brand new beach located at the Port of Airlie at the eastern end of town. This beach offers a stinger net for swimming in the high risk stinger season. Airlie Beach main street offers a broad range of boutique and souvenir shopping, while suburban Cannonvale provides fashion and homewares boutiques, two major shopping centres, pubs and restaurants. Dining options include a vast array of cuisines from five star restaurants to fish and chips on the beach. Sunday afternoon entertainment on the Esplanadeis a major attraction. The nightlife is as varied as the cuisines with wine bars, beer cafes, night clubs, live music and entertainment to keep you partying all night. There are numerous things to see and do in and around Airlie Beach, also known as the heart of the world-famous Great Barrier Reef tours. Along with adjacent Shute Harbour, Airlie Beach is the embarkation point for exploration of the Whitsunday Islands, the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical far-north of Queensland. Take a day trip to the outer reef, sail, scuba dive or snorkel the fringing coral reefs, see the reef in a glass-bottomed boat, enjoy a romantic cruise. Even helicopter trips are available. Explore the stunning Whitsunday Islands or heavenly Whitehaven Beach, with its famous secluded white sands. Experience the natural beauty of the islands through National Park tracks, deserted beaches and spectacular lookouts. Head up the Proserpine River on a crocodile safari or take a land tour of the Goorganga wetlands and waterways. With so many different Airlie Beach accommodation options available and great holiday activities to enjoy you are sure to have a great time on your next holiday to Airlie Beach.